Case Studies

Excellent ventilation combined with excellent acoustics are an absolute must in student accommodation. But how to obtain this?

Youston, a leading archive storage and records management specialist, developed a new building to accommodate their steady growth. DUCO was called in for the cladding of the new office building.

The Tubize (Tubeke) company Aubry Papier, which specializes in selling, cutting and processing packaging and inserts for industrial use, decided to fit their façade with DucoSun Wing solar shading.

The Suikerpark includes some 70 apartments in the Suikertorens tower. A number of sustainable technologies were used in the realisation of the project. DUCO ensured that residents experience natural, pleasant ventilation indoors.

To clad the façade of the London Square Bermondsey, it was decided to use DucoSlide BiFold architectural external solar shading.

FortyFour is a fashion shop for him and her, located on the entire ground floor of a contemporary architectural building. DUCO was pleased to contribute to the realisation of this gem of architectural creativity and functionality.

DucoSun Cubic Design louvre blades ensure a pleasant indoor climate in the Duthoo headquarters.

Logistics service provider H.Essers continues to grow. To secure its future, the Limburg family business decided to build a new head office.

To carry through innovation and creativity into the Hotel Yotel's façade and at the same time stimulate the experience of comfort indoors, it was decided to install DucoSun Linear 200 louvres on the façade.

During an extensive renovation of the facade of the Moxy Hotel in Stratford, it was decided to install the DucoSun 100 C-shaped louvre blades. 

TIQ stands for The International Quarter and covers a dynamic business area, called IQL. The façade of the TIQ buildings is covered with DucoWall Classic 20V glazed-in louvres.

Perforated sliding panels animate the facade of Faraday House in London. 

DUCO Ventilation & Sun Control provides residents with a pleasant indoor climate and the ultimate in living comfort via use of architectural solar shading. 

An award-winning development with architectural solar shading. 

The new Tower Warf building in Liverpool is the start of the new enterprise zone of the Wirral water regeneration project.

To create a pleasant indoor climate for the guests, the architects consciously chose DucoSlide architectural sliding panels.

The Lexicon completely revitalises Bracknell town centre. The new shopping centre has been equipped with louvre walls and doors. 

DUCO’s solar shading combines functionality with aesthetics at the University of Leeds' new library.

With the renovation and construction of the 2 upper floors in the school building, the Louvre Wall DucoWall Screening, a sturdy aluminium louvre-wall system from the company DUCO Ventilation and Sun Control, was chosen to cover the facade.

The aluminium sliding panels are reminiscent of the sliding doors on traditional barns.

Architectural solar shading rounds off Sterea hybrid residential development

Architectural solar shading reduces the cooling load of the Van Marcke distribution centre and office building. 

Ventilation and solar shading were an important aspect in Elzendaalcollege, whereby DUCO with GlasMax and DucoTwin 120 CAP could offer a ready answer.

This efficient solar shading system of the type DucoSun Cubic ensures, in a natural and energy-efficient way, that the sun's rays do not get the chance to warm up the building, without the loss of daylight.

We can describe this project as an excellent example of a ‘DUCO at Home’ total solution. 

A contemporary take on architecture, but with a clear nod to nature.

DucoSlide lends dynamic character to façade of inspirational show house.

DUCO contributes to the building of an educational gem with DucoSun Ellips.

Top-drawer architectural masterpiece offers a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient indoor climate!

Living in tranquillity, comfort and luxury in a city centre is not merely a utopian dream.

Ventilation and solar shading combined in one product for the Margaretha residential care complex.

The demand for new build in large cities is increasing at an explosive rate while the available open space becomes scarcer. As a result, ever more projects are being forced to move to noise-sensitive locations.

The architectural sun control DucoSun Ellips 200 mm, supplied by Contrasol, was chosen for the Fallowfield Campus. 

La BoTTega, the prestigious project by Strak project and Sofie Ooms Architects can safely be called a unique Zelzate showpiece. Located on the renovated and green bus square, the 18 apartments boast open and bright views. Work started in early 2021 and the project was completed by the end of May 2023.

Asterias in De Panne is a fine example of an apartment complex whose modern look brings a fresh touch to the neighbourhood. DUCO was called in to install an energy-efficient and comprehensive ventilation solution.

A new impressive residential tower block has sprung up in the heart of Nieuwegein. Point of View, a residential tower block with 48 owner-occupied homes and underground parking is to be found a stone’s throw from the City Plaza shopping centre. 

Blok 59 meets the high demands for durability and comfort thanks to the application of demand-driven ventilation in all homes.

The 75-metre-high residential tower illustrates like no other how the indoor climate can also be raised to a higher level in high-rise buildings.

The Netherlands’ first energy-neutral residential tower block boasts a distinct DUCO signature.

The Polaris residential tower block illustrates uniquely how the indoor climate can be raised to a higher level in a high-rise building as well.

The installed DucoMax sound attenuating window ventilator makes a major contribution to the healthy indoor climate of this modern student accommodation.

Noise absorbing window vents for student housing project.

To provide the new office part of the DUCO building with an optimal indoor climate for its employees, no effort was spared.

In just a few years, Duin has become a unique place in the Netherlands where living, working and recreation come together in harmony in one place. Smart demand-controlled mechanical ventilation unit with heat recovery was also a must.

Acoustic comfort combined with energy efficiency are the strengths of this house thanks to DUCO's demand-controlled ventilation.